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Rhinelander Common Council discusses housing needs Unity Tour makes stops in the Northwoods Federal indictments returned against two area men Wells may need to be tested after flooding in the region

In Wednesday's WXPR news: Northland Pines will move forward with full in-person school this fall An RV tour stopped in Rhinelander on Wednesday, hoping to build unity around progressive causes Wolf populations seem stable in the state Aerial patrols will be on alert in Oneida County this weekend

In the news of the day: Minocqua has canceled Beef-A-Rama this fall Foul play is suspected in Monday's apartment fire near Rhinelander The Wisconsin River system is holding its own, even after heavy rains over the weekend Rhinelander seniors will have a special parade option to go with Friday's graduation

In Monday's WXPR news: Flooding water has detoured parts of Highway 64 in Lincoln and Langlade counties Vilas County will host a free COVID-19 testing event next week Canadian National railroad is looking to sell off several lines in northern Wisconsin and the U.P. The state's new broadband task force will have a local chair

In today's WXPR news: Police report counterfeit $100 bills circulating in Crandon A kayaker died on the Wisconsin River in Woodruff The latest monthly home sales reports are in A consortium meeting focusing on addiction in northern Wisconsin is coming up in an online format The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest continues to recover after major flooding in 2016

In Wednesday's headlines: The Oneida County Sheriff's Office arrested a Rhinelander man accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old for sex The Iron County District Attorney has escaped prosecution A COVID-19 positive test on an inmate means the Marathon County Jail is on lockdown Nicolet College is likely to see some building changes and expansions in the near future The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is hosting another free food distribution on Thursday

Tuesday headlines from WXPR include: Let's Go Fishing has canceled its 2020 season Forest County has reported a fourth COVID-19 death The Pioneer Park Historical Complex is opening a new fundraising option New pickleball courts are now open in Rhinelander Several people from the Northwoods will have representation on a new broadband task force

In Monday's WXPR news: The water at Crescent Spring near Rhinelander remains unsafe to drink, according to recent PFAS tests Rhinelander's Northwood Golf Club is off to a good start for 2020 It's been ten years since smoking was banned indoors in Wisconsin, and data shows the law's effectiveness A council is hoping tourism businesses join a website to display services to Oneida County

In Wednesday WXPR news: The Iron County District Attorney is facing questions about his residency and possible criminal actions The debate over mask-wearing came to the Rhinelander Common Council this week The League of Women Voters is out with a local election guide Many small colleges in Wisconsin are canceling their athletic seasons for the upcoming year

In Tuesday headlines: Oneida County may consider pushing to repeal the federal Citizens United ruling Rhinelander hopes to start seeking a permanent City Administrator Tourism numbers are down in the Rhinelander area without the Hodag Country Festival The Vilas County Sheriff's Office has a new app to help report crime